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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $18,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $16,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Limited Package 3,300            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389       0
Premium Sound Package       1,800 1,800 1,800  
Sport Package (AWD)       700 700    
Premium Package       2,000 1,800    
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Limited Package 3,017            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119        
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292       0
Premium Sound Package       1,640 1,640 1,640  
Sport Package (AWD)       635 635    
Premium Package       1,820 1,640    
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 7,275 7,075 4,575 475
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 6,620 6,440 4,165 430
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $50,470 $54,570 $62,670 $85,370
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $46,170 $49,905 $57,275 $78,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,402
Model Year2009200920092006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5M5M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$50,470$54,570$62,670$85,370
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-850-290-940-490-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,089$50,180$53,630$62,180$82,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,350$0$3,450$12,000$32,135
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$46,170$49,905$57,275$78,195
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-787-265-860-448-2,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,475$45,905$49,045$56,827$75,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,972$0$3,140$10,922$29,492

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920092006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Hood scoop $100$100    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$4,975$3,475$4,325$3,765$4,415$3,965$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$850$290$940$490$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-787-265-860-448-2,798

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width68.1 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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